President Donald Trump has signed an executive order revoking 19 executive actions approved by former President Joe Biden, marking another wave of policy reversals. Among the rescinded orders is the Presidential Memorandum of February 4, 2021, which advanced the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) persons worldwide. Other revoked directives include Biden’s orders on: Data-Driven Response to COVID-19 and Future High-Consequence Public Health Threats Revitalizing America’s Foreign Policy and National Security Workforce, Institutions, and Partnerships Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors With these latest actions, Trump has now reversed nearly 100 executive orders issued…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rauf Aregbesola, to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in a bid to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. El-Rufai’s appeal comes after his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on March 10, citing a misalignment of values with the ruling party. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, the former governor stressed the need for opposition unity while rejecting the idea of a merger or forming a new party. Meanwhile, the Presidency has dismissed concerns over the 2027 elections,…
The Presidency has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is not preoccupied with the 2027 election but remains focused on implementing economic policies aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, stated that the president is more concerned with the long-term impact of his economic reforms than with political maneuvering ahead of the next election. Posting on his X page, Dare highlighted key economic indicators, including rising foreign reserves, declining inflation, and an improved trade surplus. “We’ve seen our foreign reserves go up. We’ve seen inflation come down. We’ve seen our trade…
A Magistrates’ Court in Jos has sentenced a 32-year-old trader, Chijioke Chinedu, to one year in prison for defrauding a man of four car tyres. Presiding Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos handed down the sentence after Chinedu pleaded guilty to the charge. However, the court granted him the option of a N20,000 fine to reduce his sentence to six months. Additionally, the convict was ordered to compensate the victim with N108,000 or face an additional six months in prison if he failed to pay. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Ibrahim Gokwat, the case was reported on February 20 at the ‘A’ Division…
Several bandits were killed in a clash with security forces and vigilantes in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State after an attempt to rescue an arrested gang member was foiled. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when armed bandits stormed Kurawa village, seeking to free a member who had been captured after robbing a commercial motorcyclist the previous day. According to sources, the suspect was apprehended while refueling the stolen motorcycle and handed over to security operatives. In retaliation, the gang launched a rescue mission, killing three villagers before facing fierce resistance from the army and vigilantes. “The…
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have announced an indefinite adjournment of legislative sittings. The decision was reached during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, The Nation reports. This development comes just hours after Governor Siminalayi Fubara proposed Wednesday for the re-presentation of the 2025 budget. The move follows a recent Supreme Court ruling mandating the governor to recognise the pro-Wike lawmakers.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, in collaboration with the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), has unveiled plans for a documentary chronicling 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in the country. National Chairman of IPAC, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, announced the initiative on Friday, emphasizing its significance in showcasing Nigeria’s democratic journey. Titled Unbroken: Two and a Half Decades – A Chronicle of 25 Years of Uninterrupted Democratic Governance in Nigeria, the documentary aims to highlight the resilience, progress, and democratic evolution of the nation since the inception of the Fourth Republic in…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has reaffirmed Dr. Olu Agunloye’s position as its National Secretary, dispelling speculations of an internal crisis following the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the party. In a statement issued after its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025, the party leadership clarified that the entry of new members, including El-Rufai, does not threaten its existing leadership structure. The committee dismissed claims that Agunloye was being forced out, condemning recent protests calling for his removal. The SDP emphasized that all current NWC members were duly elected at the party’s…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness for a ceasefire as proposed by the United States but has set conditions for its implementation. Putin, speaking at a press conference alongside Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, insisted that Ukraine must halt troop mobilization, suspend military training, and cease receiving foreign military aid during the 30-day truce. “The end of hostilities should address the original causes of the crisis,” Putin stated, emphasizing that any ceasefire must contribute to lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine had earlier agreed to the US-brokered 30-day ceasefire during negotiations in Jeddah on March 11, contingent on Russia’s…
The Pioneer Leader of Arewa Summit International, Dr. Bashir Lamido, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is inevitable, citing the strong backing of influential political figures. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday at the Abuja Expo and Ruhe Global Resources International Education Fair in Abuja, Lamido dismissed the possibility of the opposition defeating Tinubu, stressing that the president’s strategic alliances have already secured his political future. “The quality of political heavyweights supporting President Tinubu’s re-election makes it practically impossible for him to lose in 2027,” Lamido stated. He identified key allies such as former Zamfara State Governor…
A prominent leader of the Arewa community in Lagos, Alhaji Abdullahi Dan Fulani, has defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), taking along his supporters. Dan Fulani made the announcement during a meeting with the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, at the National Assembly in Abuja. As part of his political realignment, he also declared the formation of a new political movement, Arewa Community for Barau Jibrin Maliya, aimed at consolidating northern support for the senator. “In politics, you don’t wait for opportunities; you create them. Leadership is about direction,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to recuse itself from the suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu challenging his removal as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a counter-affidavit filed in opposition to the suit, INEC argued that it would be in the interest of justice for all parties to await the Supreme Court’s decision on the matter, as an appeal is already pending before the apex court. A 10-paragraph affidavit deposed to by one Mohammed Ayuba on behalf of INEC stated that, in accordance with its regulations,…
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has distanced the party from the South-South Zonal Congress held in Calabar, Cross River State, on February 22, reportedly organized by loyalists of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. Damagum, in his first public statement on the controversial congress, clarified that the PDP had not officially conducted any congress in the South-South zone, as the tenure of the previous executives had only recently expired. Speaking at the inauguration of the South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee in Abuja on Thursday, Damagum emphasized the need for proper procedures. “This is a…
A Sharia Court in Kano State has ordered the remand of a 29-year-old man, Abduljabar Nura, in a correctional facility for allegedly stabbing his neighbor during a dispute over an electricity bill. Nura, who resides in Fagge Quarters, was arraigned on Wednesday and charged with causing grievous hurt. When the charge was read, he pleaded guilty. Presiding Judge Malam Umar Lawal-Abubakar directed that the defendant be held at Goron Dutse Correctional Centre until April 15, when he will be sentenced. Prosecution counsel Zahradeen Abubakar informed the court that the complainant, Haruna Kasim, reported the incident at the Fagge Police Station…
A man in Memphis was accidentally shot by his pet dog after the animal jumped onto his bed and triggered a loaded firearm, police reported on Wednesday. The victim, who was asleep beside his female partner, sustained a graze wound to his left thigh in the early hours of Monday. He was treated at a hospital and later released. According to the police incident report, the dog, a one-year-old pit bull named Oreo, inadvertently set off the gun after its paw got stuck in the trigger guard. Authorities did not specify the type of weapon involved but classified the case…
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), vowing to fight to the finish amid the internal crisis rocking the opposition party. Wike, who spoke during an interview with select media houses in Abuja on Wednesday, criticised PDP governors for failing to invest resources in strengthening the party. “I’m not leaving that party. I don’t run away from fights. I’m not going to leave this party,” Wike asserted. The former governor took particular aim at Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, accusing him of failing to secure a governorship candidate…
Crisis Deepens in Kogi SDP as Factional Chairman Emerges The crisis within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State has escalated following the emergence of a factional chairman, Ahmed Attah, in an emergency congress held in Lokoja on Wednesday. Attah, in his acceptance speech, described his emergence as a victory for collective effort and party unity, pledging to uphold the SDP’s values and work for the development of Kogi State. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to the National Chairman of our great party, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, our principal, His Excellency Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, and all…
The Labour Party (LP) in Imo State is facing an internal crisis as a faction of the State Working Committee (SWC) moves to remove the state chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa, over alleged anti-party activities and other infractions. In a press statement signed by some members of the SWC and read by the party’s spokesperson, Bright Offurum, the faction accused Ihejiagwa of running the party like his private business, disregarding consultations with executive members. The statement alleged that the chairman has been associating with the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, particularly after two of the party’s federal lawmakers defected…
The Senate on Tuesday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued the directive during plenary, officially declaring the seats vacant. INEC had earlier stated in January 2025 that it was awaiting a formal request from the Senate before proceeding with the by-elections, particularly for Anambra South, which has remained unoccupied since 2024. The Anambra South senatorial seat became vacant following the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 27, 2024. Ubah, 52, reportedly…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) on Tuesday paid N25 million in compensation to an injured staff member of the National Assembly, reaffirming its commitment to social insurance for Nigerian workers. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, Mr. Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, presented the cheque to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, on behalf of the injured female staff member. The presentation took place in Ogunlana’s office. Speaking at the event, Faleye described the payment as a testament to NSITF’s mandate of providing social security to workers in both the public and private sectors. “This N25 million…